Stephanie Winarto

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD)

Stephanie is currently a junior working towards a BFA in Graphic Design at the Rhode Island School of Design. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she spent a few years of high school in England before attending college in the States. In her work she is often informed by history, people and places, always attempting to draw connections from the old to the new. She finds inspiration from 80s music and old book covers.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Born in humid Hong Kong, now in cold Providence RI

LEFTY OR RIGHTY?
Righty

MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL?
Morning

FICTIONAL OR HISTORICAL CHARACTER YOU IDENTIFY WITH?
All three Powerpuff Girls

FAVORITE MOVIE?
Back To The Future or Chungking Express

FAVORITE TV SHOW TO BINGE WATCH?
Chef’s Table

FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
Mom’s High School break-up playlist

FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
Instagram

FAVORITE FINE ARTIST?
Alexander Calder

LAST BOOK YOU READ?
1984 by George Orwell

FAVORITE CHARITY/CAUSE?
Preventing Domestic Worker abuse in Hong Kong (& other countries)

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY?
Reading!

IF YOU WERE NOT A DESIGNER…?
An astronaut

A MANTRA OR SAYING YOU LIVE BY?
Nothing should ever be lukewarm!

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